Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Newyears Green
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Newyears Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
About our thermal roof survey in Newyears Green
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. It shows surface temperature, and things like sun, shade, reflections and wind all affect the readings. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about damp that repairs haven’t cured and missing or slipped insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on commercial roofs, insulated roof spaces and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Newyears Green, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Newyears Green (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Newyears Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newyears Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is drone flying allowed in Newyears Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Newyears Green is about 3 miles from Denham Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Patterns can suggest where trapped water has spread. It’s used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone can’t prove a leak.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
The difference is clearest when the home is heated and it’s cold out. Our report notes how the conditions affected the images.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Newyears Green
Historic houses like Ickenham Hall, about 1.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Newyears Green goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Newyears Green is about 2 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Newyears Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Newyears Green is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across UB9 for thermal roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in South Harefield (1 mile north-west), Ickenham (2 miles south), Denham (2 miles south-west), Ruislip Manor (2 miles east) and Ruislip (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles west), Chesham (11 miles north-west), Marlow (14 miles west), Amersham (9 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles west).
Around Newyears Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Breakspear Arms, Vyners School and Church Field Gardens and the streets around them. Newyears Green’s nearest station is West Ruislip station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harefield Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chimes (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Newyears Green includes Dews Farm Sand Pits and Northala Fields.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. For a village or hamlet like Newyears Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Newyears Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Also near Newyears Green
What else we do in Newyears Green
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Newyears Green
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
- Water that travels before it shows
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
For businesses in and around places like The Chimes, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?